The Eagle Huntress

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Series/Themes: Historical Themes, Spotlight Screenings

Genre: Documentaries

Film Year: 2016

Locations: UK, Mongolia, USA

Film Length: 87 min.

Director: Otto Bell

Featuring: Nurgaiv Aisholpan, Daisy Ridley, Rys Nurgaiv, Kuksyegyen Almagul.

Set against the breathtaking expanse of the Mongolian steppe, this documentary follows 13-year-old Aisholpan as she trains to become the first female eagle hunter in twelve generations of her Kazakh family. While many old Kazakh eagle hunters vehemently reject the idea of any female taking part in their ancient tradition, Aisholpan’s father supports her determination. The Eagle Huntress details the trials of Aisholpan’s journey as she trains as an eagle hunter, takes part in her first hunt, and attempts to rise to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed down from father to son for centuries.

Supported by St. Anne’s-Belfield School

Saturday, November 5
6:45 PM
Other : St. Anne's-Belfield
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Set against the breathtaking expanse of the Mongolian steppe, this documentary follows 13-year-old Aisholpan as she trains to become the first female eagle hunter in twelve generations of her Kazakh family. While many old Kazakh eagle hunters vehemently reject the idea of any female taking part in their ancient tradition, Aisholpan’s father supports her determination. The Eagle Huntress details the trials of Aisholpan’s journey as she trains as an eagle hunter, takes part in her first hunt, and attempts to rise to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed down from father to son for centuries.

Supported by St. Anne’s-Belfield School

 Other : St. Anne's-Belfield Virginia Film Festival info@virginiafilmfestival.org

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